Rag Top K10s-conversion possible?

[FakeBeard]

Hey people,

Just wondering about doing a ragtop conversion after seeing two or three hanging around on the facebook page...

I've seen a few VW forum threads about it-but I'd like something unique to the UK. As far as I know, there aren't any rag top K10s in the UK (possibly with good reason).

A few questions-
1. What kind of affect will it have on insurance?
2. How much weaker would it be? (Think if I crash...)
3. Would handling be drastically affected
4. Is it possible to have a motorized roof?
5. Does anyone want my sunroof if I do...

1990 H Reg facelift 5dr SE.

 

[MicraPRO]

5 door convertible?
It would be a challenge! But good luck to you!

 

[FakeBeard]

Not a convertible, a rag top-kind of like that bulgarian one.

You know, a/b pillars in tact, just a peeled back cut out in the roof.

 

[h701micra]

Shouldn't be difficult if you can buy the the actual rag top mechanism
I suspect a couple of strengthening beams in place is all that's required
Very little rigidity in a K10 roof as is

 

[pork]

Tin opener, tarpaulin , Velcro, done

 

[FakeBeard]

I've seen bits of kits.

In theory shouldn't be too difficult to make, either.

As for strengthening beams...

 

[h701micra]

I've seen bits of kits.

In theory shouldn't be too difficult to make, either.

As for strengthening beams...

25mm box section

 

[karlj]

Why not look out for a k10 suntop?

 

[FakeBeard]

Why not look out for a k10 suntop?

Not my Doris at the end of the day...

First car, first independence. Such fun.

 

[jezzak10]

ive just decided to look into this haha, can get a polo mk3 open air sunroof for £120 off ebay

 

[FakeBeard]

...tempting.

 

[jezzak10]

Yeh but the work involved is scary best left to a pro


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[Dwarf]

I do rag top conversion on my old micra and its nothing hard i have a rag top form micra topic cut the roof make 8 holes for the bolts and its done

 

[r-reg-sr]

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